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Rita and Rex Steal The Picture! - The Happy Thieves
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Title: The Happy Thieves

Release Date: 20 Dec 1961

Runtime: 1h 28m

Genre: Comedy, Crime

Director: Hillworth Productions A.G.

Production Companies: Hillworth Productions A.G.

Overview: A suave art thief romances a wealthy duchess, only to enable him to steal a priceless painting from her collection. Complications ensue.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.5 (12 votes)

Cast

  • Eve Lewis: Rita Hayworth
  • Jimmy Bourne: Rex Harrison
  • Jean Marie Calbert: Joseph Wiseman
  • Duchess Blanca: Alida Valli
  • Dr. Victor Muñoz: Grégoire Aslan
  • Cayetano the Bullfighter: Virgílio Teixeira
  • Mr. Pickett the Art Expert: Peter Illing
  • Mrs. Pickett: Britt Ekland
  • Spanish Police Inspector: George Rigaud
  • Antonio, Prado Museum Guard: Gérard Tichy
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